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Travel Safe

Travel Safe is an all-ages community focused approach to road safety in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.

A joint initiative between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, NZ Police, and NZ Transport Agency. The Travel Safe team partner with and work alongside communities, schools, parents, caregivers, volunteers, and students, to deliver programmes and initiatives to reduce accidents and improve road safety.

The programmes are developed to address identified high risks for targeted audiences.

Travel Safe is driven by guiding principles:

  • listening to communities
  • keeping it simple and flexible
  • developing community and school ownership at the beginning
  • strengthening community action
  • developing personal skills
  • creating supportive environments
  • supporting building healthy public policy
  • valuing volunteers

Find out more using the links below and follow Travel Safe on Facebook for updates.

Rail Safety Week 2025

Stay safe on the region’s 86 railway level crossings by always expecting the unexpected and watching out for trains.

Bay of Plenty students lead the way for Rail Safety Week

Share with care

Share with care on our pathways. Whaia te ara. Stay left, slow down, keep dogs close.

Let’s share our pathways with care

Stay bus smart

A video campaign reminds students how to stay safe when catching the bus to and from school.

Students urged to stay bus smart with new safety campaign

Latest news

Slam dunk! New indoor courts a hit with the community

Tauranga City’s newest indoor courts have been a hive of activity this week, with over 3,000 people testing out the new facility at an Open Day last Saturday before it officially opened for use on Monday.

Posted: 16 May 2025

New Tauranga indoor courts to open, just in time for winter

Four new indoor courts will open this week in Tauranga city centre, providing the community with much-needed space for sport and recreation as the city continues to grow.

Posted: 07 May 2025

History, healing, and hope: Te Manawataki o Te Papa documentary series launches

On the anniversary of the Battle of Pukehinahina - one of the most significant moments in Tauranga history, a new documentary series, Te Manawataki o Te Papa - Restoring Our City’s Beating Heart, officially launches.

Posted: 28 April 2025

New bus stops make life easier for commuters

Bus users are enjoying easier access to southern parts of the city centre after the opening of six new bus stops bays this morning. 

Posted: 28 April 2025
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